NILE CHEMICALS

4-CHLORO BENZOIC ACID

 

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product name : 4-Chlorobenzoic acid

 

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

According to Regulation (EC) No1272/2008

Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

Label elements

Pictogram

Signal word Warning

Hazard statement(s)

H302 Harmful if swallowed.

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statement(s)

P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.

P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove

contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Hazard symbol(s)

Xn Harmful

R-phrase(s)

R22 Harmful if swallowed.

R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

S-phrase(s)

S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and

seek medical advice.

S36 Wear suitable protective clothing.

Other hazards - none

 

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Formula : C7H5ClO2

Molecular Weight : 156,57 g/mol

CAS-No. EC-No. Index-No. Classification Concentration

4-Chlorobenzoic acid

74-11-3 200-805-9 - Acute Tox. 4; Skin Irrit. 2; Eye

Irrit. 2; STOT SE 3; H302,

H315, H319, H335

Xn, R22 - R36/37/38

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

 

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

 

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters

Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure

adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.

Environmental precautions Do not let product enter drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed

containers for disposal.

 

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire

protection.

Conditions for safe storage Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store in cool place.

 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator.For higher level

protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use respirators

and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or

CEN (EU).

Hand protection Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without

touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves

after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.

The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the

standard EN 374 derived from it.

Eye protection Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye protection tested and

approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin and body protection Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected according

to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Hygiene measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at

the end of workday.

 

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Form powder

Colour white

Safety data

pH no data available

Melting point 238 - 241 °C - lit.

Boiling point no data available

Flash point 238 °C - closed cup

Ignition temperature no data available

Lower explosion limit no data available

Upper explosion limit no data available

Water solubility no data available

 

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Conditions to avoid no data available

Materials to avoid Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases

Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides, Hydrogen chloride gas

 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity LD50 Oral - rat - 1.170 mg/kg

Skin corrosion/irritation no data available

Serious eye damage/eye irritation no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity no data available

Carcinogenicity IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as

probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

Reproductive toxicity no data available

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Inhalation - May cause respiratory irritation.

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure no data available

Aspiration hazard no data available

Potential health effects Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.

Ingestion Harmful if swallowed.

Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.

Eyes Causes serious eye irritation.

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure

To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly

investigated.

Additional Information RTECS: DG4976010

 

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates.

LC50 - Daphnia pulex (Water flea) - > 100 mg/l - 96 h

Persistence and degradability

Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulation Leuciscus idus (Golden orfe) - 3 d

Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 3,4

Mobility in soil no data available

PBT and vPvB assessment no data available

Other adverse effects no data available

 

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional

waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent

and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.

Contaminated packaging Dispose of as unused product.

 

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADR/RID Not dangerous goods

IMDG Not dangerous goods

IATA Not dangerous goods

 

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

16. Other Information

Disclaimer: Nile Chemicals. provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. NILE CHEMICALS. MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. ACCORDINGLY, NILE CHEMICALS. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS INFORMATION.


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